CHAPTER 11 UBUNTU REPLACEMENTS (How to cite a web site) FOR WINDOWS PROGRAMS
CHAPTER 11 UBUNTU REPLACEMENTS FOR WINDOWS PROGRAMS Figure 11-10. The GIMP To open a picture, select File . Open and select your image from the hard disk. Once an image file is opened, you can manipulate it using the tools on the toolbar (which are similar to those found in other image editors). On the bottom half of the main program window, you ll find the settings for each tool, which can be altered, usually via click-and-drag sliders. To apply filters or other corrective changes, right-click anywhere on the image to bring up a context menu with a variety of options. Simple tools to improve brightness and contrast can be found on the Layer . Colors submenu. For an in-depth look at The GIMP package, see Chapter 20. Other Handy Applications Many additional applications might prove useful on a day-to-day basis. Here, I ll review some of the more common ones. Calculator The GNOME Calculator (also known as GCalctool) can be found on the Applications . Accessories menu. In its default mode, shown in Figure 11-11, it shouldn t present any challenges to anyone who has ever used a real-life calculator, although the Bksp key might be new. This simply deletes the last number you typed (handy if you miskey during a calculation).